SkySports All the team news ahead of Saturday's Premiership action, including Saracens v Saints and Wasps v Sale. Saracens v Northampton 2pm. British & Irish Lions duo George Kruis and Maro Itoje will both start for Saracens in the opening round of the season. and more »

The ESPN FC crew discuss what the future holds for Virgil van Dijk. It was the summer-long saga which dominated conversations between Southampton fans and neutral observers alike. A dark cloud hung over manager Mauricio Pellegrino as he tried to usher in a bright new dawn at the St Mary's Stadium...

VIRGIL van Dijk has been given time off by Southampton following his unsuccessful Liverpool transfer saga. The Dutch central defender had been hoping Saints would let the Reds proceed with an official bid. Instead the South Coast team dug their heels in. Van Dijk left training on Thursday afterno...

Having missed out on the Southampton defender, Glenn Price argues why Liverpool should attempt to sign Van Dijk in January. Glenn Price reports from Anfield after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain completes his move from Arsenal. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to sign for Liverpool, causing the FC panel...

SkySports Dundee United have turned down an approach from Southampton for left-back Jamie Robson, Sky sources understand. The 19-year-old has been a regular for the Scottish Championship side this season, but his contract is due to expire next summer. and more »

A record amount of money was spent in the window following the latest Premier League TV contract, but some of the most publicised deals didn’t materialise The summer-long Alexis Sánchez saga twisted at the very last, with Arsenal relaxing their absolute not-for-sale stance. Manchester City made t...

SkySports What a game on Friday night. It's derby day in St Helens, but there's so much at stake. Fourth place is on the line for both Saints and rivals Wigan, with the two sides locked together on 27 points, behind Wakefield in the race for the play-offs. So and more »

SkySports Virgil van Dijk will stay at Southampton - ending the speculation which has surrounded his club future, according to Sky sources. Van Dijk has been strongly linked with a number of other clubs throughout the summer window - most notably Liverpool, who and more »

Matt Le Tissier has sent a cheeky message to Liverpool fans amid reports Southampton are set to keep Virgil van Dijk this summer. The Netherlands international has been heavily linked with a move to the Merseyside outfit in the summer transfer window so far. Van Dijk was thought to be on the brin...

Herve Renard has explained that a lack of gametime at Southampton is why Sofiane Boufal was not included in Morocco's squad to face Mali in Friday's World Cup qualifier, with the coach calling on the playmaker to show him more. Boufal struggled to demonstrate his class at St. Mary's Stadium last...

SkySports Ben Barba admits the timing could hardly be better as he prepares to make his eagerly-awaited St Helens debut live on Sky Sports on Friday night. The 28-year-old Australian full-back became Super League's latest marquee player in May after signing a and more »

Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk is reportedly still hopeful that he can secure an exit from Southampton ahead of the transfer deadline on Thursday night. The 26-year-old has been keen on a move elsewhere, with a move to Liverpool collapsing earlier this summer after the Reds were forced to publi...

SOUTHAMPTON star Virgil van Dijk is close to sealing a move to Liverpool, according to former Reds star David Thompson. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Jurgen Klopp’s side all summer, and could now seal a dramatic switch on Deadline Day. Thompson said on Twitter: “Vvd on his way to...

The Dutch defender has made no secret of his desire to leave St Mary's this summer, informing the club of his desire to move on in July, but his club have maintained he is not for sale despite interest.

NEWCASTLE have made a shock loan approach for Southampton left-back Matt Targett – in case they fail to sign Chelsea’s Kenedy. The Toon have sounded out the Saints about the availability of Targett, 21, who is yet to feature this season. But the England Under-21 international is just a back-up op...

Liverpool are hoping to rekindle a £70m deal to sign Southampton club captain Virgil van Dijk, according to reports in England. The Evening Standard is reporting that the Reds are still looking to sign the 26-year-old centre-half before the close of the summer transfer window at 23:00 BST on Thur...

Liverpool must overcome two big hurdles to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to reports in England. The Daily Mail is reporting that the Merseyside outfit are still hoping to complete a deal to sign Virgil van Dijk before the summer transfer window comes to an end at 23:00 BST...

Virgil van Dijk still wants to sign for Liverpool from Southampton this summer, but Arsenal and Chelsea are also chasing the defender, according to reports in the British media. The Independent is reporting that the 26-year-old defender is still hoping to secure a transfer to Anfield this summer...

The FC boys discuss the possibility of Virgil van Dijk flopping at a bigger club the way previous Southampton centre-backs have. Southampton midfielder Jordy Clasie has joined Club Brugge on loan for the rest of the season. Clasie moved to Southampton from Feyenoord in July 2015 but had not made...

Fans from all 20 Premier League club tell us how well their signings are settling in and who they want to bring in before the window closes on Thursday night Alexandre Lacazette looks ready to hit the ground running but another centre-back is a must. Virgil van Dijk would be a big improvement in...

The transfer saga surrounding Southampton star Virgil Van Dijk is set take to another twist with just days remaining in the transfer window, as both Arsenal and Chelsea are lining up moves for the Liverpool target, according to the Independent. 26-year-old Van Dijk has been excluded from the Sain...

Liverpool are happy to pay whatever it takes to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to reports in England. The Daily Telegraph is reporting that the Reds are prepared to break their transfer record for a third time this summer to get the Saints captain. Liverpool spent £39m on AS...

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• Anfield club want £30m for exiled defender and will accept structured deal • They hope to sign Monaco’s Thomas Lemar and Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk Liverpool have rejected a £25m bid from Crystal Palace for Mamadou Sakho as they hold out for £30m for the exiled defender. Palace’s offer, subm...

ARSENAL have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk, with Southampton wanting Theo Walcott in return. The Gunners have been hoping to land the want away Dutch defender all summer, but have faced competition from Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp had been set to clinch a £60million de...

Manager Mauricio Pellegrino says he expects Virgil van Dijk to stay at Southampton. Manager Mauricio Pellegrino says he expects Virgil van Dijk to stay at Southampton. As an international break begins, the Premier League takes a back seat after three rounds of matches in which some of its leading...

SkySports Ahead of the start of the new NFL season, which kicks off live on Sky Sports Action on Thursday, September 7, we preview all eight divisions New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs. September 8, 2017, 12:30am. Live on Sky Sports Action HD. Get Sky and more »

Pep Guardiola learning from Raheem Sterling, Frank de Boer needs time at Crystal Palace and Old Trafford atmosphere is not impressing José Mourinho After Raheem Sterling again came to the fore, for the second time in six days, it was inevitable that Pep Guardiola would face questions about the in...

Huddersfield dominated but couldn't find a way past Southampton in their Premier League match at the John Smith's Stadium. Watford went down a man early in the first half but held Brighton for a scoreless deadlock at Vicarage Road. Craig Johnston says there is a grass roots problem with Australia...

Virgil van Dijk is “pleading” with Southampton to be allowed to leave the club this summer, as Liverpool and Chelsea continue to chase the defender, according to reports in the British media. The Sun is reporting that the 26-year-old Netherlands defender is desperate to try and seal a move away f...

Arsenal are interested in signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton this summer, according to journalist Jeremy Wilson. The Gunners have been linked with a whole host of players this summer but have so far only tied up deals to sign Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac. Arsenal have also been cr...

Telegraph.co.uk Southampton are adamant that club captain Virgil van Dijk will not be sold before the transfer window closes on Thursday despite interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. The Dutch defender, who has been training with the club's Under-23 squad has and more »

Paul Merson has urged Liverpool to bring in a new defender before transfer deadline day. The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for Southampton centre-half Virgil van Dijk this summer but a move has failed to materialise. Jurgen Klopp has brought in three new players this summer after havi...